Kluski czarne or (black dumplings), also known as kluski polskie (Polish dumplings) or kluski żelazne (iron dumplings), are a variety of dumplings popular in Silesia. In addition to minced potatoes and flour, the dough contains also potato starch, which adds to its colour.[1]

Kluski czarne
Black dumplings, kluski żelazne
TypeDumpling
Region or stateSilesia
Main ingredientsPotatoes, flour, potato starch

They differ from the Silesian white dumplings in that they are usually not made with mashed cooked potatoes, but with grated raw potatoes.[2][3] Both black and white dumplings are served at weddings and other traditional feasts in Silesia. According to tradition, they should be served in odd numbers.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Black Dumplings translate Polish". minrol.gov.pl. Ministry of Agriculture. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
  2. ^ Kasprzyk-Chevriaux, Magdalena (29 May 2015). "A Foreigner's Guide to Polish Dumplings". Culture.pl. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  3. ^ a b Switala, Rebekah (20 July 2018). "Kluski Śląskie: Bouncy Polish Potato Dumplings". Folkways Today. Retrieved 23 January 2020.